Sonnenhof Großaspach vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | DFB-Pokal 2025-26

Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga last season and will kickstart their 2025-26 season with this game.

SG Sonnenhof Großaspach are ready to host Bayer Leverkusen in the first round contest of the DFB-Pokal 2025-26. Both of these sides are set to produce an interesting game, which will take place at the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena.

Sonnenhof Großaspach will be at home. They will be keen on winning the game, as a loss will eliminate them from the German cup competition here. This is the first round fixture, and they are already on for a tough challenge against the Bundesliga runners-up in the beginning.

Bayer Leverkusen will be coming into the match after facing a defeat at the hands of Chelsea in a pre-season friendly. They have had an average pre-season. The Erik ten Hag-led side began their pre-season run with a loss and ended it with a loss as well.

They will be looking to begin the new season with a bang, however.

Kick-off:

• Location: Aspach, Germany
• Stadium: WIRmachenDRUCK Arena
• Date: Friday, August 15
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 12:00 p.m. ET/ 09:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Michael Bacher
• VAR: Not in use

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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) August 13, 2025

Form:

Sonnenhof Großaspach: W-W

Bayer Leverkusen: L-W-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Fabian Eisele (Sonnenhof Großaspach)

The 30-year-old German forward has scored three goals in the last two games for Sonnenhof Großaspach. Fabian Eisele will play an important role in the attacking front for his side. It is going to be a tough fixture for the German fourth-tier team, but with a top performance from Eisele, they might be able to turn the tide.

Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)

Victor Boniface will have a crucial role to play in the final third for Bayer Leverkusen. He was a very beneficial player for the Bundesliga side during their 2024-25 season. It will be interesting to see his performance in the upcoming DFB-Pokal game.

Match Facts

• Sonnenhof Großaspach are on a two-match winning streak.
• Bayer Leverkusen have won three of their last five matches.
• This will be the second-ever meeting between these clubs.

SG Sonnenhof vs Bayer Leverkusen: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bayer Leverkusen to win @1/9 William Hill
• Victor Boniface to score
• Goals over 3.5 @8/11 888sport

Injury and Team News

Sonnenhof Großaspach have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Jeanuel Belocian is injured and will not be in action for Bayer Leverkusen.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Sonnenhof Großaspach won: 0

Bayer Leverkusen won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Sonnenhof Großaspach predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Reule (GK); Landwehr, Aidonis, Nuraj, Mohr; Celiktas, Mistl; Pollex, Kunde, Podolskyi; Eisele

Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Flekken (GK); Tapsoba, Quansah, Hincapié; Tella, Andrich, García, Grimaldo; Maza, Boniface, Adli

Match Prediction

These German clubs will be keen on getting to the next stage of the cup competition. Bayern Leverkusen are most likely to defeat Sonnenhof Großaspach in the DFB-Pokal clash.

Prediction: Sonnenhof Großaspach 0-4 Bayer Leverkusen

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